Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 352 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246855
Common Names
- Lobata Mycaranthes
- Mycaranthes Lobata
- Mycaranthes lobata
Synonyms
- Pinalia lobata Kuntze [unknown]
- Pinalia reinwardtii Kuntze [unknown]
- Cymbidium parviflorum Reinw. ex Lindl. [unknown]
- Eria lobata Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Eria reinwardtii Lindl. [unknown]
Description
Mycaranthes lobata (also called 'Lobed Mycaranthes', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, and is typically found in shady, humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mycaranthes lobata is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mycaranthes lobata has yellow flowers with white centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mycaranthes lobata is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the roots have developed.
Where to Find Mycaranthes lobata
Mycaranthes lobata is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Mycaranthes lobata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mycaranthes lobata?
Mycaranthes lobata
What is the common name of Mycaranthes lobata?
Lobed mycaranthes
What is the natural habitat of Mycaranthes lobata?
Tropical rainforests in South America
Species in the Mycaranthes genus
Mycaranthes citrina,
Mycaranthes forbesiana,
Mycaranthes hawkesii,
Mycaranthes latifolia,
Mycaranthes leucotricha,
Mycaranthes lobata,
Mycaranthes monostachya,
Mycaranthes nieuwenhuisii,
Mycaranthes obliqua,
Mycaranthes oblitterata,
Mycaranthes padangensis,
Mycaranthes rhinoceros,
Mycaranthes schistoloba,
Mycaranthes sonkaris,
Mycaranthes stenophylla,
Mycaranthes tjadasmalangensis,
Mycaranthes tricuspidata,
Mycaranthes depauperata,
Mycaranthes longibracteata,
Mycaranthes anceps,
Mycaranthes candoonensis,
Mycaranthes clemensiae,
Mycaranthes davaensis,
Mycaranthes lamellata,
Mycaranthes mindanaensis,
Mycaranthes vanoverberghii,
Mycaranthes gigantea,
Mycaranthes floribunda,
Mycaranthes leonardoi,
Mycaranthes farinosa,
Mycaranthes magnicallosa,
Mycaranthes major,
Mycaranthes meliganensis,
Mycaranthes melaleuca,
Mycaranthes crucigera,
Mycaranthes angustifolia,
Mycaranthes brevicaulis,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,